Product Manager, 3D Printing Materials
Location: US, NY, New York
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Purchasing

Company profile:
Shapeways is the leading 3D printing marketplace and community, empowering designers to bring amazing products to life. By giving anyone the ability to quickly and affordably turn ideas from digital designs into real products, Shapeways is fundamentally changing how products are made and by whom.Through Shapeways, designers gain access to the best industrial 3D printing technology, capable of manufacturing products with complex designs in a wide range of high-quality materials. 3D printing turns raw materials into original products, from wedding rings to rocketships, model trains to iPhone cases, and prototypes to industrial engineering parts. The Shapeways community can sell their products, share ideas, and get feedback from creative consumers and other designers around the world.Headquartered in New York, Shapeways has factories and offices in Eindhoven, Queens, and Seattle. Shapeways is a spin-out of the lifestyle incubator of Royal Philips Electronics, and our investors include Union Square Ventures, Index Ventures, Lux Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz.

Job description:
Shapeways is the leading 3D printing marketplace and community that transforms digital designs into physical products for designers and their customers all over the world. Shapeways fundamentally changes how products are made and by whom, giving anyone the ability to quickly and affordably turn ideas into real products. At the core of our business is our material portfolio: with each material we bring to market, we open up a new set of possibilities for design and innovation. Precious metals enabled jewelers to create high end pieces, ceramics enabled designers to create home decor, acrylic enabled hobbyists to create endless possibilities in miniatures. What will you enable?As a Materials Product Manager you will work closely with the Product, Technology, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams as well as leading manufacturing partners and research organizations to predict demand, launch new materials, improve existing materials, and monitor the success of our materials portfolio.ResponsibilitiesEvaluate new materials and manufacturing processes to assess product-market fitMonitor success of current materials portfolioDevelop materials strategyManage external relationships with material development partnersSupport community material educationDefine and evangelize the vision for the future of physical products at ShapewaysCoordinate across the company for successful new material launchesLead internal “Exploratory” and “Proof of Concept” development projects

Requirements:
2 + years experience in Product Management, Project Management or New Product Development in related fieldA history of launching successful products or campaignsAbility to understand the physical properties and operational ramifications of material decisionsAn appreciation for high quality materialsKnowledge of SQL, 3D Design Software, or 3D printer technology is a plusExperience working at a startup is a plusAbout youYou’re a resourceful and pragmatic problem solver who thrives in the face of ambiguity. You can use data to make an argument, but are comfortable prioritizing and making tradeoffs with limited informationYou’re a fast-paced thinker who can quickly adjust their perspective when new information is presentedYou always have the end user's experience in mind and have strong product intuitionYou are endlessly fascinated by new technology and can explain complex technical concepts simply and clearlyYou see many solutions to a problem, but can choose the most pragmatic solution and explain it clearly to team members, making the effort to appreciate their needs and desires

Benefits:
Why join our team?Shapeways is breaking new ground in the field of 3D printing. With our website and marketplace for designers, our goal is to give everyone access to the revolution of additive manufacturing. This isn’t your typical web business – we have a physical product at the back end. If you’d like to work in a dynamic, collaborative, respectful environment where colleagues share ideas and encourage each other to think creatively, Shapeways is just what you’re looking for. Fun is also part of our DNA – a sense of humor is a must! You’ll also have the coolest desk toys anywhere.Stock options in the companyMedical Benefits (individual at 100%)Vision insurance at a cost to the employee.Dental insurance at a cost to the employee.Flexible Spending AccountCommuter Benefits401(k)Four weeks of PTO (20 days total/year) in addition to national holidaysFive sick days/yearFlexible schedule and work-from-home optionStocked fridge (free food, drinks, beer etc), free lunch at LICWorking with some of the most talented, passionate, creative innovators in NYC. Best culture out there.